VPN = Virtual Private Network (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network) Generally speaking, people generally use a VPN for these purposes: (1) To bypass their network service provider if they do not trust it or if it imposes unwanted restrictions on their browsing For example: * WiFi hotspot at a coffee shop * Government censorship (2) To appear to be connecting from a different place in the world For example: * To view content that is geographically restricted or customized * To confuse trackers (assuming you change your VPN server frequently)